To provide learners with the skills and knowledge to perform land-based swiftwater and floodwater rescues and recoveries as a member of a specialist team.
Introduction:
Target Audience:
Members training to be a Flood Rescue Land Based Operator
Learning Outcomes:
PUASAR001 – Perform land based Swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery
Prepare and respond to the resuce
Participate in assessing the rescue scene
Participate in developing primary and secondary rescue plans
Gain access and perform rescue on casualty
Remove casualty from swiftwater and floodwater
Content:
Welcome and Overview
Introduction to flood rescue
Understanding floodwater
Preparing for flood rescue operation
Assessing the rescue scene
Developing rescue plans
Performing land-based rescues
Victim Care
Concluding the rescue operation
Learning Methods and Duration:
eLearning: 6 hours
Course Duration: 1 Day
Training time: 4 hours and 25 mins
Assessment time: 2 hours and 35 mins
Course Entry Requirements:
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Job Ready Pathway
Field Operator Foundations Pathway
Participate in a Rescue Operation (PIARO)
Fit for Role – Swim
Fit for Role – Fitness
Upcoming Workshops
If you have an interest in becoming a Flood Rescue Operator or completing Flood Rescue Professional Development, please submit your expression of interest.